"The Hidden Dangers of Pet Poop: What You Need to Know"

Pet waste, if left unattended, can spread infectious diseases and parasites to both animals and humans. Common dog poop parasites include hookworms, roundworms, coccidia, and whipworms, which can infect humans through skin contact or accidental ingestion. Additionally, unattended pet waste may also be contaminated with viruses that can cause life-threatening diseases in other animals. To minimize the impact on the ecosystem, it's important to pick up pet waste, sanitize hands, avoid rinsing waste into the soil, cover sandboxes, and keep pets on regular parasite prevention protocols.